Brock Cottage - sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms

The approach to Brock Cottage sets the scene perfectly for your arrival. Lying within the Foxholes Nature Reserve, this is a place of blissful woodland seclusion. As you emerge from the trees, the enchanting building and its sweeping front lawn is revealed before you. This retreat presents a calm space to unwind, with its private rear garden and patio offering a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living.

Stepping through the front door, this single storey residence leaps into life with vivid artwork, bright colours and furnishings acquired from the owners’ travels. Settle down for the day in front of the wood-burning stove and spend time with your loved ones in this vibrant sanctuary. Enjoy the practicality of this social, multipurpose hub featuring an open plan kitchen, dining and living room, and six bedrooms, with two mezzanine sleeping areas.

Beyond the sliding doors is a pretty patio area with a wisteria-strewn pergola. Surrounded by the sound of birdsong and the wind in the trees, it’s a wonderful spot for alfresco dining and relaxing on warm summer evenings. This enclosed garden offers an abundance of space and privacy and plenty of room for children to play outside. There is a sizeable front garden and parking for six cars. Stunning woodland walks through the Foxholes Nature Reserve begin at the end of the drive.

Ground Floor
Entrance Hall:
The bohemian vibe of Brock Cottage becomes evident from the moment of arrival. Vivid fuchsia pink curtains frame the doorway, and, in every direction, there is something to look at. Unique pieces of art hang on the wall and bookcases are packed with a diverse array of reading material. Two coat stands provide plenty of space for outdoor gear and there are baskets for shoes. A welly rack stands just outside the front door.

Snug/Sitting Room:
This cosy room features two three-seater sofas, an open fireplace, at TV and double doors out to the patio and garden.

Kitchen/Dining/Living Room:
This vast sunny space is a fabulous, open plan sociable hub for the whole cottage. Bespoke metal light fittings hang in the vaulted ceiling, there’s a 10-seater dining table and a cute 4-seater table for little ones, plus a breakfast bar with three wooden-backed high stools. Floor to ceiling doors run the length of the room and the roof is studded with skylights. There is a triple oven, gas hob, American-style fridge-freezer, dishwasher and all the equipment needed for wonderful family meals, inside or out. At the far end of the room, three colourful sofas are gathered around the wood-burning stove, creating a warm and cosy place to relax. There’s also a wall-mounted TV.

Utility/Laundry Room:
Three steps lead down into the Utility/Laundry Room. Here you’ll find a washer-dryer, vacuum cleaner, mops and brushes and an iron and ironing board.

Annex/Studio:
There is a short flight of stairs with four steps from the main living area down into the light-filled annex. This useful room has a wood-burning stove, fabulous bespoke light fittings, a large L shaped sofa and a kitchenette area with a fridge, oven, and induction hob. There is also a six-seater dining table and chairs. The front wall is made up of sliding glass doors which lead out to the front garden, there are also double doors out to the rear. A flight of steep handmade stairs lead up to a mezzanine area with a double loft bed. Please note that this room has a very restricted headroom and is a small space.

Bathroom:
This room features a full-size bath with a shower over, WC, handbasin, full-length mirror and natural light from the roof Veluxe.

Bedroom One:
Hidden away at the end of the bookshelf-lined hall this characterful master bedroom is spacious and airy. French doors open to the front garden and roof skylights fill the room with light. This bedroom features a super-king bed in front of a striking hand painted wall mural, wooden bedside tables, reading lamps, a full-length mirror and a wooden wardrobe and chest of drawers.

Ensuite:
The ensuite bathroom can be found down four steps at the end of the room and features a bath with a rainfall shower over and a hand-held shower and twin handmade, ceramic hand basins.

Bedroom Two:
Bedroom two follows a Moroccan-inspired design and features a super king-size bed (which can be configured as a twin on request) a claw foot bath and a Jack and Jill bathroom.

Bedroom Three:
Perfect for a small family or people happy to share, this L-shaped room features a king-size bed, and a single bed. There are built-in cupboards for storage and a free-standing full-length mirror.

Bedroom Four:
This bright room features a king-size bed, bedside tables and built in cupboards, providing plenty of storage space. There are also double doors leading into the garden.

Bedroom Five:
This room is perfect for younger guests as it features full-size bunk beds. (We would not recommend adults occupy the top bunk.) There are plenty of children’s games and toys and lots of floor space for playing. Double doors lead out to the garden.

Bedroom Six:
This bedroom features a single bed and storage cupboards and alphabet panels. Steep stairs lead to a mezzanine area with a single mattress (very low headroom). This is a perfect hideaway for younger guests.

Family Bathroom:
Sitting between bedrooms three and five this bathroom features a bath with a shower over, WC, hand basin and large wall mirror.

Outside
Surrounded by an acre of softly landscaped garden and mature trees, Brock Cottage has an expansive front lawn, dotted with impressive sculptures, a sweeping gravel driveway and a private, enclosed garden to the rear. There’s a trampoline and a swing and plenty of places for epic games of hide and seek. The wisteria-clad pergola stands above a large, paved entertaining area and gives dappled shade on sunny days, there is an outdoor dining table and a charcoal BBQ for preparing alfresco feasts.